Physical Activity, Stress, and Physically Active Stress Management Behaviors Among University Students With Overweight/Obesity.

ABSTRACT: Student physical activity is associated with lower stress. Research gaps remain regarding the types of stress management behaviors students use and how these behaviors are associated with students' activity levels. This study examined associations between physical activity and stress management behaviors among students (18-35 years). Students with overweight/obesity (n = 405) attending universities in 2 urban locations enrolled in a randomized controlled trial to promote healthy weight and completed the following baseline measurements: perceived stress, stress management behaviors, accelerometer-measured physical activity, and demographic characteristics. Perceived stress did not differ by physical activity status or race. A greater proportion of students meeting moderate-to-vigorous physi

SUBMITTER: Lepping KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328208 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature